Bernadette
Americannoun
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Also called Bernadette of Lourdes. Saint. Marie Bernarde Soubirous or Soubiroux, 1844–79, French nun.
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a first name: derived from Bernard.
Example Sentences
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During her 35 years as a school librarian, Bernadette Cooke Kearney has seen major changes — from the rise of the internet in the 1990s to the growing popularity of artificial intelligence today.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Bernadette Joy, founder of the financial boot camp Crush Your Money Goals, paid off $300,000 of debt in three years by making small, consistent changes to her behavior.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
Bernadette said that McCullagh had told her "about an ex boyfriend who was harassing Natalie".
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Natalie's mother Bernadette told Belfast Crown Court that McCullagh had showed her an engagement ring after her death.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
“Too bad. You’re going. I called Bernadette this morning.”
From "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer L. Holm
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